If you want to self-harm

It's not uncommon to hurt yourself, or to think about it when life feels hard. For every 10 calls we answer, one is about self-harm. And many people call us because they want to avoid harming themselves in that moment.

If you're self-harming, or thinking of self-harming, you can call us on 116 123, or talk to someone you trust.

If you have hurt yourself and are in immediate danger, the quickest way to get support is to call an ambulance on 999. We can call an ambulance for you, if you want us to.

I want to hurt myself. How will calling help me?

Our volunteers listen and help you talk through your feelings, worries and thoughts. How talking can help:

when you want to self-harm, we can help you get through that moment

we’ll help you make sense of what you’re feeling

we can identify other forms of help if you think you want it

Even if you decide you want to self-harm, our volunteer will stay on the phone with you.

Whatever you're going through, you can call us free any time, from any phone on 116 123.

We're here round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it's best to call us on the phone. This number is FREE to call. You can also email us at[email protected] or speak to a volunteer face-to-face in one of our local branches.

Samaritans is a charity registered in England and Wales (219432) and in Scotland (SC040604) and incorporated in England and Wales as a company limited by guarantee (757372). Samaritans Ireland is a charity registered in the Republic of Ireland (20033668) and incorporated in the Republic of Ireland as a company limited by guarantee (450409). Samaritans in Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland (SC009843) and incorporated as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Samaritans Enterprises is a private limited company (01451175).